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Jaylen not surprised by Team USA snub, believes Nike is behind it
BOSTON -- Jaylen Brown cleared the air about his Team USA snub on Monday night, and made it crystal clear that he is happy that his Celtics teammate Derrick White got the nod. But Brown is still pretty sour towards Nike, whom he believes is responsible for him being left off the Olympic roster.Brown was at Monday night's Celtics-Lakers Summer League game in Las Vegas, seated courtside with Kysre Gondrezick and Angel Reese. He spoke with reporters at the Thomas & Mack Center, and said that before he fired off some social media posts about his snub, he reached out...
Brockton man wanted for murder in connection with shooting at Northborough birthday party
Authorities are searching for a 20-year-old Brockton man in connection with the fatal shooting of a 16-year-old at a massive 21st birthday party in Northborough in May, the Worcester County District Attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Erik Coelho Dos Santos is charged with murder in connection with the death of...
6-year-old in critical condition after being ejected in Massachusetts crash
A crash has left a young child fighting for his life. According to police, shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Carlisle Police received several 911 calls reporting a two-car collision with injuries. When officers arrived, they discovered a 6-year-old boy was seriously hurt after being ejected from his mother’s car during the crash.
Massachusetts Moves to Reintroduce Happy Hour For Cheap Drinks After 40-Year Prohibition
Good news for Massachusetts residents: Happy Hour could return after a 40-year state ban. Massachusetts has been the only state where happy hours have been illegal since a ban was put in place in 1984 to combat drunk driving. However, a recent amendment approved by state lawmakers is poised to change that.
New Bedford Will Rock to the Sounds of the 1950s on WBSM for 50s Night
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — Joe Jesus’ 50s Night will take over downtown New Bedford on Thursday and once again WBSM is providing the soundtrack for the big shindig. Beginning at 3 p.m. on July 18, we will be broadcasting nothing but the music of the 1950s – with limited commercial interruption – as you get ready to head downtown to see all the vintage cars, performances and fun planned for 50s Night.
New Steamship Vessels Should Be In Service By End Of Year
FALMOUTH –Progress is continuing on converting two offshore supply vessels from the southern U.S. to provide service for the Steamship Authority. General manager Bob Davis said at a recent Port Council meeting he anticipated that the Barnstable and Aquinnah will be in the water to pick up passengers and freight in October or November. Those […] The post New Steamship Vessels Should Be In Service By End Of Year appeared first on CapeCod.com.
Red Sox draft son of team legend
The Boston Red Sox have drafted a prospect with a familiar last name. The Red Sox on Tuesday drafted D’Angelo Ortiz, son of franchise icon David Ortiz, in the 19th round of the 2024 MLB Draft. The younger Ortiz is a 20-year-old third baseman out of Miami Dade College. He batted .328 with 38 RBIs... The post Red Sox draft son of team legend appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Mayor Patrick Keefe and City of Revere Welcome Artists, Residents and Visitors to the 20th Annual International Sand Sculpting Festival
REVERE, MA – Mayor Patrick M. Keefe Jr. and the City of Revere are proud to welcome the 20th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival to the shores of Revere Beach from Friday, July 19 to Sunday, July 21. This free event, hosted by the Revere Beach Partnership, will feature sand sculpture art from internationally acclaimed artists, as well as live music, food trucks and vendors, a beer garden, and local vendors. The highly anticipated fireworks extravaganza will be held on Saturday, July 20 at 9:00pm.
Fall River police K-9 officer suspended, facing domestic battery, intimidation charges
FALL RIVER — A Fall River Police Department K-9 officer was placed on leave after he was arrested last week on several domestic-related charges and improper storage of his city-issued firearms. Marc Correia, 32, was arraigned in Fall River District Court on Friday after his arrest by Fall River...
Cape Cod bridges could be replaced by late 2030s, officials say
With the nearly $1 billion in federal funding announced last week, the Sagamore Bridge can be replaced with construction set for 2027. While Massachusetts officials celebrated the recent nearly $1 billion in federal funding which will launch the replacement of the Sagamore Bridge, they clarified that the project to replace both bridges to Cape Cod could extend into the late 2030s.
Massachusetts-Based Yankee Candle’s Devastating News
Massachusetts-based Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is snuffing out dozens of jobs in the Bay State. As we reported in January 2023, Newell Brands, Yankee Candle's parent company, announced it was restructuring. As part of that restructuring, Newall is eliminating nearly 100 positions. A state filing says Yankee Candle is closing...
Bluebike offering free rides during Red Line shutdown
Riders can enter the code MBTAREDJULY in the Bluebikes app to receive five free rides throughout the shutdown. Red Line shutdown disrupting your commute? You might want to switch to something blue. No, not the Blue Line. Bluebikes. Insurance company Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is offering free rides...
Senior Bowl director shares intel on underrated Patriots rookie guard
The New England Patriots focused heavily on the offensive side of the football in the 2024 NFL draft. One of the key areas they addressed was the offensive line with the team selecting Penn State’s Caedan Wallace and Texas A&M’s Layden Robinson. The potential upside with Robinson has...
Beware: New Online Scam Popping Up In Massachusetts & Beyond
Scams have been around even going as far back to the Craigslist days. Which honestly, I'm still surprised the site still exists today now that Facebook Marketplace is a huge hit. But, scammers have now unfortunately dominated the Facebook Market as well. While Facebook Marketplace is a great way to...
40 Illegal To Trash Items In Mass.
As Massachusetts and the world tries to handle its waste in a more responsible manner, the rules they are a changing. Certain batteries can safely be thrown in the trash and some can not, for instance. Nearly a year and a half ago, Massachusetts made some changes to its trash...
No BID in New Bedford as Organizers Withdraw Petition
NEW BEDFORD (WBSM) — The Business Improvement District proposed for downtown New Bedford will not move further after the organization behind it withdrew its petition. In a letter to New Bedford City Councilor at Large Linda Morad, who chairs the council’s Finance Committee, Marco Li Mandri of New City America, Inc. stated the organization’s intent to withdraw its petition to be allowed to create the district.
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